Care Home Gardens in Kennington should feel calm, safe and easy to use every day. We design and build accessible pathways, raised beds, sensory planting and restful seating areas that support residents and carers alike. Expect thoughtful detailing, tidy workmanship and a garden that’s simple to maintain.
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Kennington’s outdoor spaces can be a real asset for residents, especially close to Kennington Park and the SE11 streets around The Oval cricket ground. We create gardens that encourage gentle movement, social time and quiet reflection. From step-free routes to shaded seating, every element is planned to reduce risk and increase confidence. The result is a space that works in all seasons, not just on sunny days.
Our team knows the care home gardens Kennington area well, including access constraints near Kennington tube station and busier routes towards Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle. Many properties here are Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces and mansion blocks, often with compact rear gardens, shared courtyards or level changes. We design to suit tight footprints, existing drainage runs and boundary conditions. Planting palettes are chosen for year-round interest without high upkeep.
We start with a site visit, listening to staff needs, resident mobility requirements and maintenance capacity. You’ll receive a clear design proposal covering safe boundaries, handrails, seating areas and sensory zones, with phased options if you need to spread investment. Our builds are managed by an experienced foreman, with tidy working practices and clear communication throughout. Fine Landscaping is trusted locally because we deliver what we promise and stand behind our work.
Working across the London Borough of Lambeth means planning for restricted access, parking controls and neighbour considerations common around SE11. We’re used to narrow side returns, basement lightwells and shared entrances in mansion blocks, so materials are selected for durability and easy delivery. Ground conditions can vary from compacted urban soils to made ground, so we assess levels, drainage and root zones before setting out paths and beds. Our approach keeps routes compliant, tidy and practical for daily care routines.
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Costs depend on size, access and the level of safety features required. As a guide, a small upgrade with seating, sensory planting and minor path improvements may start around £4,000–£10,000. A more comprehensive scheme with new accessible pathways, raised beds, handrails, lighting and secure boundaries often falls between £15,000–£45,000+. We’ll survey the site and provide itemised options to match your budget and priorities.
Most projects take 1–6 weeks on site. A small refresh (planting, seating and minor surfacing) can be completed in 3–7 days, while a full rebuild with new paths, raised beds, drainage and boundary works typically needs 3–6 weeks. Timescales depend on access in SE11, curing time for concrete bases, bespoke joinery or metalwork, and whether work must be phased around resident routines and safeguarding requirements.
Many garden improvements are permitted development, such as replacing planting, adding raised beds, and installing most paths and seating. However, rules can apply to boundary heights, gates, lighting, structures near boundaries, and works to listed buildings or within conservation areas found around Kennington. We’ll flag likely permissions early, check constraints with the London Borough of Lambeth where needed, and help you prepare the right information before work starts.
We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for hard landscaping elements we install, such as paving build-ups, edging, raised bed construction and retaining details, when used and maintained as advised. Manufacturer warranties apply to specific products (for example, composite decking or pergola systems). Planting is living material, so it’s covered separately and depends on watering and seasonal conditions. We’ll explain what’s included in writing before you proceed.
We tailor designs to mobility, supervision and maintenance needs. Popular options include resin-bound or textured porcelain for accessible pathways, brick or timber raised beds, stainless or powder-coated handrails, and pergolas or sail shades for shelter. Sensory planting often features lavender, rosemary, grasses and winter-scented shrubs, plus clear colour zoning for wayfinding. We’ll propose alternatives based on slip resistance, durability, and how the garden will be used day to day.
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